In response to a few questions in the comments on my review of the NCB Deluxe Gift Bible, here are a few more photos showing the italic font which is used in the introductions to each biblical book, the black-and-white maps at the back of the Bible, and the two Continue Reading
Review: NCB Deluxe Gift Bible (World Catholic Press)
In my previous review of the St. Joseph personal size edition of the New Catholic Bible (NCB), I complained about the glossy color illustrations and family record pages which Catholic Book Publishing Corporation (CBPC) interspersed throughout the biblical text. Readers pointed out in the comments that the NCB gift Bibles Continue Reading
Review: Mooseworks Rebind of the St. Benedict Press NABRE
About two months ago, I decided to try rebinding one of my Bibles in leather for the first time. I’ve seen reviews of Bible rebinds many times over the years (including several at Timothy’s old blog), but I haven’t been compelled to try it myself. That changed after I made Continue Reading
Review: RNJB Popular Bible from Hodder & Stoughton
I received my pre-ordered copy of the newly-published RNJB Popular Bible in black imitation leather (published by Hodder & Stoughton) on Friday, and I’ve had a few days to look it over. Top-Line Conclusions Overall, this is a nicely constructed Bible (decent imitation leather, tasteful color combination, sewn binding) which Continue Reading
In-Depth with The Story of All Stories (Catholic Children’s Bible from Word on Fire) — Part 3: New Testament
This is the last installment in a three part series on the new children’s story Bible from Word on Fire called The Story of All Stories. In part one, I covered the purpose of the book, the range of ages it is designed for, and some of its basic features. Continue Reading
Great Adventure Bible Limited Edition in Black Goatskin Coming on Nov 28th (Black Friday)
Ascension Press has announced a limited edition black goatskin version of the Great Adventure Bible which will be available for purchase at 12:01 AM Eastern Standard Time on Friday, November 28th. It will be priced at $199 and is expected to sell out quickly. This edition is nearly identical to Continue Reading
In-Depth with The Story of All Stories (Catholic Children’s Bible from Word on Fire) — Part 2: Old Testament
A couple of weeks ago, I started a deep-dive series on The Story of All Stories — the new children’s story Bible from Word on Fire. In the first part, I covered the basic design and goals of this book and covered some of its key features (like the summary Continue Reading
Pope Leo XIV on Scripture (and CAB)
Pope Leo XIV met with leaders of the Catholic Biblical Federation on the eve of the 60th anniversary of the promulgation of the Second Vatican Council’s Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation, “Dei Verbum.” And he received one of the first copies of The Catholic American Bible.….read more here. H/T: Mary Continue Reading
Breaking News: Catholic American Bible and LOTH Release Date
Most Rev. Steven Lopes, Chairman of the USCCB Committee of Divine Worship, announced a few moments ago, at the USCCB annual meeting in Baltimore, that the liturgical edition of the revised New American Bible will be renamed the Catholic American Bible. It will be published on February 10th, 2027 along Continue Reading
In-Depth with The Story of All Stories (Catholic Children’s Bible from Word on Fire) — Part 1
In mid-October, Word on Fire released a brand new children’s story Bible entitled The Story of All Stories. It is organized as a collection of biblical stories, each one a few pages in length, written by author Emily Stimpson Chapman. Artist Diana Renzina created the copious color illustrations throughout the Continue Reading